der Bescheid
Translation
notification, notice, decision, ruling
Examples
Die Behörde hat die Bescheide verschickt.
The authority has sent out the notifications.
Ich warte auf mehrere Bescheide von den Ämtern.
I am waiting for several notices from the authorities.
Grammar Patterns
to give ((sb.)) notice/word to let sb. know Please give me a heads-up when you arrive.
to know about ((sth.)) to be informed about sth. Do you know about the new rules?
Similar Words
Synonyms: Mitteilung, Benachrichtigung, Entscheidung
Etymology
From the verb 'bescheiden' (to inform, to assign). 'be-' (prefix) + 'scheiden' (to separate, decide).
Memory Tips
Imagine an official paper that 'decides' (scheiden) something 'for you' (be-).